Overview of the national policy framework for energy communities

Estonia has implemented provisions on energy communities into two different concepts - Energy Communities (ECs) and Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) - in its national legislation through an amendment to its Electricity Market Act published on 15 March 2022, and an amendment to its Energy Sector Organisation Act published on 18 May 2022. The concepts are defined, and RECs and ECs benefit from certain rights and obligations and some core elements of an enabling framework.

Last updated: May 2025